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Friday, April 7, 2017

Shrek Auditions Coming Soon

We are excited about our 2017 Holiday Show, Shrek, The Musical

Auditions are coming later this month and we encourage you to review the audition notice. Please note the details if you plan to audition for particular roles. Full notice is listed on the theater website and in an earlier posting in the theater blog.

Based on Shrek’s adventures in the classic book and Oscar-winning film. Joining Shrek on his journey from the swamp to the stage will be his wisecracking sidekick Donkey, Princess Fiona, Lord Farquaad and a chorus of fractured fairy tale creatures.

Vocal Requirements for all auditioners:

Ensemble Roles. Auditioners for ensemble roles will be asked to sing a musical theater type song of their choice. Song choice may be from Shrek or any other show. Some ensemble auditioners may be asked to sing in a falsetto voice.

Young and Teen Fiona. Auditioners for Young Fiona or Teen Fiona are expected to sing the Young Fiona and Teen Fiona portions of “I Know It’s Today” from the show.

(3) Adult Fiona auditioners are also expected to prepare a 45 sec to 1 minute tap dance to Morning Person beginning once the rat tappers arrive.

Auditioners for Donkey are expected to sing “Don’t Let Me Go” from the show.

Lord Farquaad. Auditioners for Lord Farquaad will be asked to sing ”What’s Up Duloc?” The song must be sung while kneeling.

Auditioners for Shrek will be asked to sing “Who I’d Be.”

Voice of the Dragon. Seeking a soulful, R and B sound. Please prepare any suitable song.All auditioners are encouraged to become familiar with the melody and lyrics to “Freak Flag.”

Memorization of the lyrics is not necessary.

Auditioners should bring their accompanying music as an electronic file on a CD, a computer, an Ipad, or on a cell phone. A live accompanist will not be available. A capella singing is not allowed. Lyrics must be memorized. All vocal auditions must be accompanied by a musical backing track that does not include accompanying vocals. Appropriate backing tracks are available on You Tube.

Audition Schedule:All auditions are at Imagination Theater.

VOCAL AUDITIONS ONLY FOR YOUNG FIONA AND TEEN FIONA.Wednesday, April 19, 2017; Check-in at 6:00pm. Auditions from 6:30-9:00pm.Bring Theater Resume. Headshots or Photos optional.

VOCAL AUDITIONS ONLY FOR ADULT FIONA and CALL-BACK VOCAL AUDITIONS FOR YOUNG FIONA AND TEEN FIONA.Thursday, April 20, 2017; Check-in at 6:00pm. Auditions from 6:30-9:00pm.Bring Theater Resume. Headshots or Photos optional.

GENERAL VOCAL, DANCE, AND READINGS AUDITIONS FOR ALL AUDITIONERSSaturday, April 22, 2017; Check-in at 8:30am.

Vocal Auditions from 9:00am to Noon. There will be a lunch break.

Dance Auditions from 1:00pm to 2:30pm.

Cold Readings from 3:00pm to 5:00pm.

Auditioners for all Ensemble Roles, Shrek, Lord Farquaad, Donkey, and Dragon will sing on Saturday morning.

Bring Theater Resume. Headshots or Photos optional.

Wear loose-fitting, comfortable clothing and suitable dance shoes for all auditions. Dancing in bare feet or sandals is not allowed. Do not wear heavy boots. Bring water and snacks.

CALL-BACK AUDITIONS BY INVITATION.Sunday, April 23,2017; 1:00pm to 4:00pmWill include group singing, cold readings, and additional dancing activities